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My Apple ID was changed

All of a sudden my Apple ID name was changed to and a middle initial of A. I did not do this. Can you tell me when this was done, and the implications of this. I’m very worried. Thank you.

the name

on my Apple ID was changed, not by me. What should do, and what are the implications of this.



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Posted on Aug 30, 2021 6:48 AM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2021 7:32 AM

Someone may have access to your Apple ID.


You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      *


Security and your Apple ID.   *


Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk    -


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *


 Apple ID Password Change.  -


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support  *  I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication   *


Two Factor Authentification availability.   *


2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key.  *


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.   *


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    *

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 30, 2021 7:32 AM in response to Kdeingeniis

Someone may have access to your Apple ID.


You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      *


Security and your Apple ID.   *


Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk    -


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *


 Apple ID Password Change.  -


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support  *  I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication   *


Two Factor Authentification availability.   *


2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key.  *


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.   *


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    *

My Apple ID was changed

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